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Monthly Archives: May 2014

Engaging with Islam – Resource

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Bishop John
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Looking for help to understand Islam? I recommend Interfaith Chaplain Revd Samuel Green’s updated resource for building our understanding of Islam: Welcome to Engaging With Islam Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, … Continue reading →

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Presidential Address to Synod 2014

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Bishop John
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This is the Presidential Address I delivered to Synod in Launceston on the 23rd May 2014: In the joy of the Risen Lord Jesus, I welcome you to this second session of the 52 Synod of the Diocese of Tasmania. Thank … Continue reading →

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Anglicare: A backward budget

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Bishop John
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Anglicare Australia Executive Director, Kasy Chambers has described this year’s budget as backward. “The government set the scene for a tough budget that really looked to the future, but many of the cuts to welfare and services are a return … Continue reading →

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World’s poor foot the bill for Budget repairs

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Bishop John
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I am appalled that the Australian Government has transferred the bill for our nation’s debt burden to the world’s poor.Yes, to the world’s poor! May God have mercy on Australia! We, Australia, are a wealthy nation and while we need to reduce our expenditure we should … Continue reading →

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A prayer for victims of crime

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Bishop John
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I met with Ray Metcalfe, the State Manager of Prison Fellowship,Tasmania recently. He forwarded me the following prayer which I would like to share with you. Loving Father, Please comfort and care for victims of crime and enable us to be Your … Continue reading →

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Girls Kidnapped

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Bishop John
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Many of you would have no doubt been dismayed at recent reports of the kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls in Northern Nigeria – targeted for seeking an education and for their supposed indoctrination in Western values. There were also reports on last … Continue reading →

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Response to welcome to a new Ministry: Devonport

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Bishop John
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On Tuesday evening the Venerable Canon John Tongue responded to words of welcome at his Commissioning as Rector of the Parish of the City of Devonport. John’s response is a fine example of Gospel clarity, encouragement, challenge and warm hearted grace. With John’s permission, I … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Devonport

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Bishop John
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Greetings in the name of the Resurrected Lord Jesus Christ! I write asking for you to join with me in prayer for the Parish of the City of Devonport over the week 4th to the 10th May. The Parish of … Continue reading →

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